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ben10Topgear uploaded a new video
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9ff GT9R Details and Photos Finally Released HD
Song: The Game - Heaven
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After over a year of waiting, German tuner firm 9ff has...
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9ff GT9R Details and Photos Finally Released HD
Song: The Game - Heaven
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After over a year of waiting, German tuner firm 9ff has finally released new details and updated photos of their impressive 9ff GT9-R. The 1120 horsepower car will be limited to twenty units, each available worldwide.
Using a 4.0-liter six-cylinder Boxer engine, the car is capable of a 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds. 300 km/h is reached in 15.8 seconds, en route to a 414 km/h (257.2mph) top speed. If accurate, the 9ff GT9-R would become the fastest production car built, beating out the 412.28 km/h (256.2mph) posted by the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, despite a pending second world record run by Keating TKR, which has already hit 418.6km/h (260.1mph)
Those who do not need quite that much power can take a 987-hp model built for the track, and just a hair slower than the fully tuned car. Still, there is a 750-hp version on offer that clears 300 km/h (186.4mph) in 20 seconds.
The engine is mated to either a six-speed manual or sequential gearbox. The five-speed Tiptronic is an option for those purchasing the 750-hp variant.
9ff claims no two vehicles will be identical, with a full slate of customization available on the street legal car. Multiple aerokits are being made available to guarantee this.
Pricing was not revealed on the 9ff GT9-R, but if you have to ask, you can't afford it.
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ben10Topgear uploaded a new video
(12 hours ago)
Rendered Jaguar XE Roadster HQ
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Jaguar's transfer to new ownership last year had many, from custom...
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Rendered Jaguar XE Roadster HQ
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Jaguar's transfer to new ownership last year had many, from customers to dealers to industry analysts, worried about what might come of it. But Tata Motors' ownership has so far proven reassuring in its commitment to the Jaguar brand. The latest word from Ratan Tata reaffirms the vision Tata has for Jaguar, and it looks like an attractive one.
The current economic recession has hit the globe hard in almost every sector--the car industry in particular finding it tough. Jaguar's position within the industry is similarly poor--though it has a plan for coming out the other side, and it includes a focus on a new roadster which many think will be called the XE.
The XE, previewed here in this latest computer-generated rendering, is expected to be available in both roadster and coupe bodystyles and will be targeting the Porsche Boxster and Cayman models primarily, although several Lotus models will also be in the XEs crosshair.
According to latest reports, the XE will be available in 2013 and will be priced somewhere between the current Porsche Cayman and 911. It will feature an all-new aluminum platform that will eventually form the basis of the next-generation XK and XF. It will reportedly be a common aluminum matrix, housing the engine up front with drive sent to the rear wheels.
As for the XEs powertrain, expect to see a gasoline V-6 used with both naturally-aspirated and supercharged versions available. Power will range from around 275 horsepower in the base model and run right up until 350 horsepower for the force-fed range-topper. Previous reports suggested that a hybrid variant may even be launched though the chances of this model are slim. Click here to check out our previous story.
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ben10Topgear uploaded a new video
(1 day ago)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2010 Updates HQ
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Aston Martin is preparing to launch an updated...
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2010 Updates HQ
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Aston Martin is preparing to launch an updated V8 Vantage range for 2010. The beady-eyed spies at CAR UK caught a suspicious-looking blue model badged as a V8 but dressed in part like the V12 running around near the company's Gaydon, Warwickshire headquarters.
It turns out it was a 2010 MY test unit. Changes made include a magnum silver bonnet, new optional 10-spoke forged 19-inch alloy wheels with diamond turned and silver finish, and clear rear lights. The interior can be specified with new optional lightweight seats with kevlar and carbon fibre construction. Weight savings from these amount to 17kg (37 lbs). There is also an optional 1,000W B&O hi-fi system to suit every musical taste.
Through transmission ratio alterations and software remapping the 2010 V8 Vantage is said to emit an average of 315g/km in C02 gases, down from 328g/km. With the Sportshift gearbox that figure drops even further to 300g/km.
Orders are being accepted right now, with first deliveries only expected early next year. V8 Vantage Coupe prices will start at £83,191 (US$134,950) and at £91,021 (US$147,650) for the Roadster.
More photos will be added, if Aston Martin releases any for this "soft launch."
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ben10Topgear uploaded a new video
(1 day ago)
Autocar Nissan GTR Vs Porsche 911 Turbo And Audi R8 V10 HD
Song in Background: Diggy Simmons - Class Introduction Instrumental
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Autocar Nissan GTR Vs Porsche 911 Turbo And Audi R8 V10 HD
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This is a grudge match showdown between the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi R8 V10 - and you can see the hi-res pictures and video here.
First up, our testers spent two days in the cars on normal roads, doing normal driving and seeing which could do 'normal' best.
The differences were stark: the GT-R's ride was harsh, and it was noisy - especially compared to the refined 911 Turbo; the R8 doesn't steer quite as sweetly as the 911, and its manual gearbox is a hindrance.
On the road, then, the testers rate the R8 as easiest to live with, followed by the 911 and GT-R. However, that order's reversed when they consider which is the most fun to have legal, on the road fun in.
To settle which is faster, autocar.co.uk then took the trio to a damp Castle Combe circuit and put Steve Sutcliffe out for a two timed laps in each.
It soon became clear that the GT-R is so stiff that it struggles in the wet. In contrast, the 911 is easier, faster and friendlier to drive in the wet, as is the 'how long can you hold it sideways R8'.
But as the day dried, Sutcliffe went out for his laps.
The 911 was first, and surprised Steve with the amount of steering wheel movement - especially over bumps. That said, the unwanted movement at the back of the previous generation car was gone, replaced by excellent body control and huge acceleration in each gear.
The R8 was well balanced and sounded fantastic, but its poor brakes and clumsy gearchange were major issues, making it the slowest of the three despite being the purest handling.
So it was left to the GT-R to take up the challenge, and on the dry track it did just that. The nervousness gone, replaced by near-perfect body control, massive stability on turn-in, extraordinary traction on the exit of corners and huge stopping power.
Despite being the heaviest and least powerful car at the track, the GT-R felt the fastest - and so it was - though only by 0.3sec over the 911.
So which is best? In theory it's the Audi, fitted with the Nissan's gearbox and 911's brakes, priced at the GT-R's level.
That car doesn't exist, so we have to pick the next best thing - the GT-R - performance bargain of the century.
Read the full story and see more pictures in this week's Autocar magazine.
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ben10Topgear uploaded a new video
(2 days ago)
VW Golf VI Now Available with LED Rear Lights HQ
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VW Golf VI Now Available with LED Rear Lights HQ
Song: Drake Ft. Kanye West Lil Wayne Eminem - Forever Instrumental
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Volkswagen Golf fans will probably be cheering over the latest offering from VW. Rear LED lights for the Golf VI are now optionally available for €350 but come standard on the Golf GTD, Golf GTI and Golf R.
The company uses 48 light emitting diodes to make the four curve-and-dot shapes seen in the photos. These lights are covered in a smoked lens, giving a very recognizable look that should not blind tailing drivers.
Aside from looking good, they also light up 0.2 seconds faster than normal incandescent lights. VW believes this technology has a safety impact, claiming that "at a speed of 100 km/h it is equivalent to 5.6 meters braking distance." Of course, this depends on how hard you hit the brakes.
Volkswagen is also making available Bi-Xenon headlights for 1,295 Euros. Optional for all Golf VI models, except Golf R which has them standard, the high intensity discharge lighting system comes equipped with dynamic cornering light, which adjusts the light beam angle in conjunction with the steering angle.
They also adapt the light beam's peripheral range relative to the car's speed depending if it's city or highway driving. For example, in city traffic - up to 35 km/h - the lane boundary on the driver's side is illuminated much brighter.
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i sub you ^^